UK, US, and Allies Discuss Critical Minerals; Harry Styles Among Top Taxpayers; North Korea's "Paradise" Scheme Revisited
Washington D.C. - Ministers from the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand convened in Washington this week to discuss a strategic alliance concerning critical minerals, according to The Guardian. The summit is viewed as an effort to strengthen transatlantic relations and establish alliances to reduce reliance on China for rare earth elements.
In other news, the UK's top taxpayers list was released, revealing that Fred and Peter Done, founders of Betfred, topped the list with an estimated £400.1 million tax bill, according to BBC Business. The Sunday Times Tax List also included notable figures such as Harry Styles, Anthony Joshua, and J.K. Rowling. Erling Haaland, 25, of Manchester City, was the youngest person on the list, projected to pay £16.9 million in taxes, while Liverpool's Mo Salah was believed to have a £14.5 million tax bill. The top 100 taxpayers paid a total of £5.758 billion, an increase from the previous year's £4.985 billion.
Meanwhile, in Japan, the "living hell" endured by individuals lured from Japan to North Korea under the promise of a "paradise on Earth" scheme has resurfaced, according to The Guardian. Eiko Kawasaki, who left Japan at 17, was among tens of thousands of people with Korean heritage enticed to North Korea. A Japanese court ordered North Korea to pay each plaintiff ¥20 million in compensation.
In other international news, despite Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's warning of a "regional conflict" if the U.S. attacks, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about reaching a deal with Iran, according to Sky News. Asked by reporters about Khamenei's remarks, Trump responded, "Why wouldn't he say that? Of course, he could say that."
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